zinc oxide
noun
: an infusible white solid ZnO used especially as a pigment, in compounding rubber, and in pharmaceutical and cosmetic preparations (such as ointments and sunblocks)
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Chemical or Mineral: Mineral (zinc oxide 10%, titanium dioxide 8%)
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 9 Aug. 2024
Crystal, however, also has lead oxide, barium oxide, zinc oxide, or potassium oxide added.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 29 July 2024
Calamine lotion contains zinc oxide (a white powder often used in sunscreens)14 and ferric oxide.15
Zinc oxide blocks the effects of histamine in the body.
—Megan Nunn, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 26 July 2024
Its transparent zinc oxide works alongside vitamin E and hyaluronic acid for conditioning, comfortable daily wear.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 9 Aug. 2024
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 9 Aug. 2024
Crystal, however, also has lead oxide, barium oxide, zinc oxide, or potassium oxide added.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 29 July 2024
Calamine lotion contains zinc oxide (a white powder often used in sunscreens)14 and ferric oxide.15
Zinc oxide blocks the effects of histamine in the body.
—Megan Nunn, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 26 July 2024
Its transparent zinc oxide works alongside vitamin E and hyaluronic acid for conditioning, comfortable daily wear.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 9 Aug. 2024
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“Zinc oxide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zinc%20oxide. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.
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